Tour Overview
From the spectacular limestone seascape of Halong Bay to the frenetic streets of Saigon, Vietnam is a country full of interest and surprises. The cities are an assault on all the senses: noisy, colourful, aromatic and totally absorbing. We tour Hanoi by cyclo and see an unforgettable water puppet show. We have quieter time also, snorkelling at Nha Trang, exploring the fascinating Mekong Delta by boat and cycling past vibrant green paddy fields near Hoi An. We also have the chance to enjoy the superb Vietnamese cuisine and practise our chopstick skills (try the fried scorpion if you dare!).
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1Start Hanoi.
Day 2
Morning tour of Hanoi including a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter. Afternoon free. Evening at Hanoi's famous water puppet show.
Day 3
To Halong Bay for a cruise amongst spectacular limestone formations. Overnight on traditional junk.
Day 4
Morning kayak and cruise in Halong Bay. Afternoon return to Hanoi.
Day 5
Fly to Danang and explore caves at Marble Mountain. Drive to Hoi An for walking tour and evening cooking class.
Day 6
Cycle through countryside and past local markets. Afternoon at beach or hotel swimming pool.
Day 7
Fly to Nha Trang and visit Thap Ba Hot Springs and mud baths.
Day 8
Day cruise around offshore islands with swimming and snorkelling.
Day 9
Morning at leisure. Afternoon fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
Day 10
Morning tour of Saigon with visits to Reunification Palace and Ben Thanh markets. Afternoon at the excellent Dam Sen Water Park.
Day 11
Explore the Mekong Delta by boat, visiting a floating market and villages. Overnight in local homestay.
Day 12
Morning walk through the island's fruit orchards and navigate small canals in a traditional sampan. Return to Saigon.
Day 13
Excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Afternoon free.
Day 14
End Saigon.
